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Seoul downplays reports of defense ties between Indonesia and North Korea
Arms agency says there’s no confirmation as Jakarta denies deal, amid concerns ROK partner could provide tech to DPRK
Ex-North Korean POW seeks return via Russia, China after failed border crossing
Ahn Hak-sop calls on Seoul to help arrange his repatriation through third country, continuing push to leave ‘US colony’
Seoul to revive foundation in charge of suspended inter-Korean industrial park
Move comes as Lee administration looks to restart economic projects with North Korea despite it showing no interest
ROK issues flood alert after North Korea releases water from upstream dam
Authorities say water levels rose to dangerous heights following DPRK’s unannounced discharge into Imjin River
Unification ministry disbands North Korean human rights office in overhaul
Seoul says restructuring aims to promote inter-Korean dialogue, but activists slam changes for undermining rights work
Dozens of flights forced to abort landings due to North Korean GPS jamming
ROK lawmaker says signal interference has led to 46 go-arounds since last year, calling activity a ‘clear provocation’
North Korea, Vietnam sign deals on enhancing defense cooperation, other ties
Two sides provide no details about agreements in health care, media and more, which follow leader-level talks last week
Seoul spending too much on North Korean defector resettlement, lawmaker suggests
Kim Sang-wook calls for adjusting budget amid decline in arrivals, while criticizing lack of support for escapees abroad
Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives in North Korea ahead of military parade
No. 2 in Chinese Communist Party is the highest-ranked official to visit for Oct. 10 celebrations in a decade
These K-pop stars are from North Korea. You’d never know it from their music.
1VERSE and BE BOYS have shied away from promoting members as ‘defector idols,’ a label that can be a double-edged sword
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